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Best Internships by Employment Factor

Vault surveyed thousands of current and former interns about their internship programs, asking them to assess their experiences on a variety of different factors. The 2021 Best Internships Rankings are based on the results of the 2020 Internship Survey conducted in the summer of 2020.
Survey Methodology

To compile the 2021 Vault Top Internships Rankings, Vault surveyed more than 11,000 current and former interns in the summer of 2020. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, respondents were asked to rate their internship experiences in six core areas:

  • Quality of Life (company culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
  • Compensation & Benefits (pay structure, subsidized expenses, technology resources, office space, perks)
  • Interview Process (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
  • Career Development (including four separate ratings for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
  • Full-time Employment Prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
  • Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with respect to women, racial & ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups)

Programs were then ranked in a dozen categories based on the average rating given by their interns, including the following:

  • Quality of Life
  • Compensation & Benefits
  • Overall Career Development (score represents average of ratings for training & mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
  • Training & Mentoring
  • Quality of Assignments
  • Real-life Experience
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Employment Prospects
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2021 Best Internships for Quality of Life

#1
SCORE 9.960
2020 Rank 1

Infosys InStep

Infosys is a global leader in technology services and consulting. InStep is Infosys’ Global Internship Program for undergraduate, graduate, MBA and PhD students from top academic institutions around the world. This internship program, which is...

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#2
SCORE 9.923
2020 Rank 5

WilkinGuttenplan Winter/Summer Internship

• Assist in performing audits, reviews, compilations and tax compliance • Work on varied client assignments, both in-office and “out in the field” • Work with all levels of staff to understand both audit and tax • Experience a program designed...

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#3
SCORE 9.909
2020 Rank NR

General Dynamics Information Technology Internship

GDIT is in the business of technology and strategic consulting, and they are looking for people who share an interest and passion for what they do. General Dynamics Information Technology offers a large variety of internships in virtually all...

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#4
SCORE 9.889
2020 Rank 25

Exelaration

The future of technology depends on an abundant flow of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students with the skills and experience to solve big challenges. Exelaration addresses the STEM skills shortage by connecting...

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#5
SCORE 9.786
2020 Rank 27

PKF O'Connor Davies Internship Program

Programs offered at PKF O’Connor Davies give students hands on experience, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting. Interns broaden their network by participating in community service, Firm events and social activities. Interns...

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#6
SCORE 9.750
2020 Rank 14

Grinnell Mutual Co-op Program

Grinnell Mutual offers paid co-op positions to accelerate college students from the classroom into the boardroom. The co-op positions typically last around eight months. Most co-op positions are January-August or May-December. The co-op...

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#6
SCORE 9.750
2020 Rank NR

HITT Futures Internship

HITT Contracting Inc. is a nationally ranked turn-key commercial general contractor with offices throughout the country. The company’ focus extends to government, law firms, corporate office interiors, and related base building. Over 1,000 team...

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#8
SCORE 9.739
2020 Rank 11

NetApp Internship Program

NetApp invests heavily in new talent. Interns will have all the resources, mentoring and feedback they need to grow, among a team that celebrates individuality and welcomes different perspectives. NetApp has interns in almost every major...

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#9
SCORE 9.700
2020 Rank 12

CapTech Elevate Internship

At CapTech, interns work in tandem with other interns for twelve weeks and experience the full lifecycle of a typical IT consulting project. You'll be working to help solve some of CapTech's internal projects, including all aspects of the...

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#10
SCORE 9.667
2020 Rank 17

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP's Summer Internship

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP offers a unique eight week rotational internship that allows students majoring in accounting to try audit, tax, consulting and more! The program is centered around the firm's headquarter Palo Alto office, but some...

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